Maternity Cover Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking a Maternity Cover Primary Teacher for schools in Bristol with a pay rate of up to £150 per day. The role requires a qualified and experienced teacher who can maintain engagement and support in an established classroom environment. The position offers fixed-term contracts with opportunities across various year groups, and a calm, professional presence is essential. Applicants must possess QTS and relevant qualifications, and training will be provided to ensure compliance with safeguarding standards.

Benefits

Ongoing school support

Personalized placements

Fixed-term contracts

Opportunities across year groups

Qualifications

• Confidence in teaching and managing a classroom.
• Ability to build relationships with staff and pupils quickly.
• Calm, caring, and professional classroom presence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain momentum during a teacher’s absence.
• Ensure pupils stay supported and engaged.
• Provide a consistent classroom environment.

Skills

Classroom Management

Strong Communication Skills

Planning Skills

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Maternity Cover Primary Teacher – Step into a Key Role

Location: Schools in your local area
Pay: Up to £150 per day | Fixed-Term

Looking for stability and purpose with a clear end date? Protocol Education is seeking reliable and experienced Primary Teachers to cover maternity leave across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.

You’ll step into an established classroom environment and maintain momentum during a teacher’s absence—ensuring pupils stay supported and engaged through the transition.

What we’re looking for:

• A confident teacher with QTS and solid experience

• Ability to quickly form relationships with staff and pupils

• Strong planning and communication skills

• A calm, caring, and professional classroom presence

In return, we offer:

• Fixed-term contracts with daily rates up to £150

• A full handover and ongoing school support

• Opportunities across year groups and school types

• Personalised placements that match your style and strengths

Be the consistent, caring presence a class needs. Apply now and become a valued maternity cover teacher through Protocol Education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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